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Wildlife Resources

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Wildlife Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 729 employees with median total compensation of $72,012; the highest distinct record was $243,468.

Year
2026
Employees
729
Median total
$72,012
Highest record
$243,468

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$30,972$135,612+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 729 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($72,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,191 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$276 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$44,554
$51,264
$72,012
$90,132
$107,484

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $107,484 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,554. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Wildlife Officer
135 · $72,012
Wildlife Manager 2
69 · $90,864
Wildlife Manager 3
43 · $98,424

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 17

Caleb Turner

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
114588

Caleb Turner works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Caleb earned $45,612 in 2026.

Billy Watkins

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
422878

Billy Watkins works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $45,612 in 2026.

James Wilson

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$45,612
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,612
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,801
Employee ID
512254

At Wildlife Resources, James Wilson serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,612.

Adam Andersen

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
723408

Adam Andersen is a Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,928.

Dillon Carter

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
723419

Dillon Carter holds the role of Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,928.

Alexzander Clark

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Paul

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
723414

Alexzander Clark holds the role of Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,928.

Steven Clark

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
596604

Steven Clark is a Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,928.

Hunter Duncan

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
483939

Hunter Duncan works as a Wildlife Technician 2 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Hunter earned $44,928 in 2026.

Rusty Hicks

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
663657

Rusty Hicks holds the role of Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,928.

Casey Mounts

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
712362

Casey Mounts is a Wildlife Equipment Operator at Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,928.

Eric Nie

Wildlife Technician 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
698477

Eric Nie holds the role of Wildlife Technician 2 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,928.

Brian Smith

Wildlife Equipment Operator/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,928
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$44,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,928
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,744
Employee ID
722012

Brian Smith works as a Wildlife Equipment Operator for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $44,928 in 2026.

Ashley Garrison

Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,878
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,030
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,878
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,654
Employee ID
597684

Ashley Garrison works as a Secretary for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $44,878 in 2026.

Haley Carr

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
586877

Haley Carr is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,554.

Charles Hogan

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
431985

At Wildlife Resources, Charles Hogan serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 2 Wildlife. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,554.

Larry Huddleston

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
549913

At Wildlife Resources, Larry Huddleston serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,554.

Dale Linkous

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
569788

At Wildlife Resources, Dale Linkous serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,554.

Stephen Little

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Landon

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
581545

Stephen Little holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,554.

Michael Rushing

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
722497

Michael Rushing works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Michael earned $44,554 in 2026.

Brayden Trout

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,554
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,554
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$21
Employee ID
618838

Brayden Trout works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. Brayden earned $44,554 in 2026.

Carl Lehman Jr

Wildlife Dispatcher 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$44,280
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$44,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,280
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,690
Employee ID
570848

At Wildlife Resources, Carl Lehman Jr serves as a Wildlife Dispatcher 2 within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,280.

Cory Brewer

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
618455

Cory Brewer is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,644.

Jackson Brown

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Hunter

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
612260

Jackson Brown holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,644.

Adrian Carrier

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lucas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
616565

At Wildlife Resources, Adrian Carrier serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,644.

Scott Dalton

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
626532

At Wildlife Resources, Scott Dalton serves as a Wildlife Technician 1 within Region 4 Wildlife. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,644.

Charles Heier Jr

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
William

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
626799

Charles Heier Jr works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $43,644 in 2026.

Joseph Nolen

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
565909

Joseph Nolen holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,644.

Elijah Parsons

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
623287

Elijah Parsons works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Elijah earned $43,644 in 2026.

Nathan Rogers

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
616600

Nathan Rogers is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,644.

William Schibig

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 3 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
598419

William Schibig works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 3 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. William earned $43,644 in 2026.

Micheal Worrell

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,644
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$43,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,644
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,637
Employee ID
623212

Micheal Worrell works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Micheal earned $43,644 in 2026.

Samantha Cole

Licensing Specialist 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,572
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$43,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,572
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,631
Employee ID
632251

At Wildlife Resources, Samantha Cole serves as a Licensing Specialist 2 within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.

Sheila Roberts

Licensing Specialist 2/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,572
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$43,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,572
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Ann Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,631
Employee ID
641409

Sheila Roberts works as a Licensing Specialist 2 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $43,572 in 2026.

Tina Fesmire

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,484
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$42,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,484
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,552
Employee ID
647538

Tina Fesmire holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,484.

Michael James

Offset Press Operator 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$43,020
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$43,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,020
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,585
Employee ID
128585

Michael James works as a Offset Press Operator 1 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $43,020 in 2026.

Gina Neckar

Administrative Secretary/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$42,624
Sub-department
Region 2 Wildlife
Base pay
$42,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$3,552
Employee ID
720744

Gina Neckar holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Wildlife Resources within Region 2 Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,624.

James Bailey

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$42,619
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$42,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,619
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Reece

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$20
Employee ID
703159

James Bailey is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,619.

Brian Barclay

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$42,619
Sub-department
Nashville Office WL Statewide
Base pay
$42,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,619
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$20
Employee ID
685558

Brian Barclay works as a Wildlife Technician 1 for Wildlife Resources within Nashville Office Wl Statewide. Their status is part-time. Brian earned $42,619 in 2026.

Hailey Duncan

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$42,619
Sub-department
Region 1 Wildlife
Base pay
$42,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,619
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$20
Employee ID
707236

Hailey Duncan is a Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 1 Wildlife. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,619.

Arcada Foust

Wildlife Technician 1/Wildlife Resources

2026 total comp
$42,619
Sub-department
Region 4 Wildlife
Base pay
$42,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,619
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
Mae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$20
Employee ID
691083

Arcada Foust holds the role of Wildlife Technician 1 at Wildlife Resources within Region 4 Wildlife. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,619.